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Snowy Owls

Chicago is in the midst of a snowy owl invasion! We talk with a birder and a Field Museum scientist looking to uncover the hidden city dangers facing these beautiful creatures.

2011 Koldyke Fellow: Hussam A. Hadi

Iraqi kids take part in competitions promoting peace and addressing the challenges they face. We meet the man behind it all: 2011 Koldyke Fellow, Hussam Hadi.

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Hull House Art

Jane Addams and her fellow reformers understood the social value of art and its ability to break down barriers and uplift people.

Jody Weis on ‘The Gang Book’

The latest information about Chicago street gangs has been compiled in a new book from the Chicago Crime Commission.

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Ask Geoffrey: 1/26

What does a Logan Square building have to do with womens' hair accessories, amateur singers and camels?

Chicago G-8/NATO

The G-8/NATO host committee is on the defensive as it lays out plans for the May events. Carol Marin and her panel have more.

Houdini on Chicago Stages

The legend of Harry Houdini gets turned upside-down when two local theater companies explore the magic behind the peerless entertainer.

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The Science of Fighting Fire

We take you inside a groundbreaking research project that's using science to come up with new ways to fight modern day fires.

Oscar Nominations 2012

Martin Scorsese's film Hugo leads the pack in today's Oscar nominations.

Jon Yates: Problem Solver

The Chicago Tribune "Problem Solver" Jon Yates joins us with consumer tips in his new book: What's Your Problem?

Winter Biking

We meet some Chicago area cyclists who won't let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

David Axelrod

President Obama's longtime political strategist will head a new Institute of Politics at The University of Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett talks with David Axelrod about this new project, and the presidential campaign.

Ask Geoffrey: 1/19

The Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette is one of seven of its kind in the world, and the only temple in the United States.

Peter Smith

ssayist and popular Minnesota Public Radio contributor Peter Smith grew up here in the 1950s. He joins us to talk about his new book of wry essays.

Danc(e)volve

A chance to dance; we take a look at Hubbard Street Dance Company's effort to boost homegrown talent.